HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/06/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, June 2, 1981 Council Chambers, Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Cox, McCandliss
Councilmen absent: Councilman Gillow
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant
City Manager Asmus
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde, followed by a
moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of May 14 and 26, 1981
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to approve the minutes as mailed.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Oath of Office: Clarence Knight, Board of Ethics
Jose Viesca, Jr., International Friendship Commission
Margaret Pietrzak, Human Relations Commission (absent)
Gary Augustine, Resource Conservation Commission
City Clerk Fulasz administered oaths of office to the newly-appointed members
ratified by previous Council action, and presented their Certificates of
Appointment.
3. ORAL CO~.~4UNICATIONS
a. Lawrence Lassman, 471 Jacaranda Drive, spoke in opposition to Pepper Tree
Estates Subdivision, basing his presentation on existing CC&R's which
require 100 foot frontage. He distributed a letter to Council concerning
the applicable covenant and requested that the matter be considered under
item 19. The City Attorney advised that the City would not be bound
by those CC&R's, but that the developer, in public testimony, stated that
Adma would be bound by existing CC&R's.
Mayor Hyde stated that this topic would be considered further under item 19.
b. Jerry Valk, 291Camino Vista Real~ requested postponement of item 25.
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to continue item 25 for one week.
Mr. Valk provided the following statistics regarding elementary school
average enrollments and stated that this data does not support allegations
of declining enrollments as the primary problem facing the school district:
April 1978 - 14,329~ April 1979 - 14,308; and April 1980 - 14,279.
4. WRITTEN CO~,IUNICATIONS
a. Petition to keep City swimming pools open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Swimmers at Loma Verde and Park Way
A petition was submitted by the adult swimmers at Loma Verde and Park Way
Pools requesting that the pools remain open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
for adult lap-swimming only. Mayor Hyde advised that the petition was
withdrawn by the initiating parties.
b. Request for reconsideration of school crossing guard at Otay Lakes Road and
Allen School Lane - Allen School Parent Teachers Club
The Allen School Parent Teachers Club has requested reconsideration of the
need for a school crossing guard at Otay Lakes Road and Allen School Lane.
Their previous request was reviewed by the Safety Commission, and the sub-
sequent denial of the Commission was based upon a traffic report prepared
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by the Police Department. The Parent Teachers Club claims that the data
used was outdated and did not take into consideration the need at Allen
School.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer the request for reconsideration to staff.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
5. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of establishing an appropriations
limit for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 1981
and June 30, 1982 (Director of Finance)
This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
Director of Finance Grant explained the requirement of the Gann Initiative
(Proposition 4) which mandates that each local government limit growth
by setting its appropriations limit by resolution each fiscal year, using
1978-79 as the base year. The limit for 1978-79 was calculated to be
$14,726,939. Adjusting this figure by a formula provided by the State
Department of Finance and the League of California Cities pursuant to
Proposition 4, the appropriations limit is calculated to be $18,766,538 for
FY 1980-81 and $20,675,150 for FY 1981-82. Mr. Grant also explained that
the appropriations limit is based upon proceeds from ~ taxes only
and does not include fees or other t .... ~$.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was
declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION NO. 10474 - Adopting an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal
Years ending June 30, 1981 and June 30, 1982
The resolution adopts a Proposition 4 appropriations limit for FY 1980-81
of $18,766,538, and for FY 1981-82 of $20,675,150.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT; the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
6. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of designating Center Street as a one-way street (eastbound) between
Third Avenue and Del Mar Avenue (City Engineer)
This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
City Engineer Lippitt referred to his staff report, stating that the
Redevelopment Agency voted on April 2, 1981 to recommend to the Council that
Center Street be made one-way with diagonal parking between Third Avenue
and Del Mar Avenue in order to increase the parking supply in the downtown
area. The change involves removal of an existing bus stop on the northeast
corner of Third Avenue/Center Street and both San Diego Transit and
Chula Vista Transit have no objection to the removal of the bus stop.
Council commented on the effects on traffic and staff responded that the
change would not be a detriment to traffic management on Center Street since
it has a very low volume of traffic. Additional discussion related to coordinat-
ing the change with completion of the Zogob development (Town Centre I).
Traffic Coordinator Hansen commented that the change would reduce potential
traffic conflicts between Center Street and Third Avenue by making it
one-way eastbound and will provide flexibility to close or relocate the
median, with Council approval,when the Town Centre focus area site plan is
approved.
Councilman Scott spoke against the change, indicating that four additional
parking spaces is insufficient justification for a change which could ul-
timately limit flexibility; he recommended leaving the streets as they are
rather than attempting to create a piecemeal or trial solution
until the focus area site plan is approved, at which time the street pattern
can be reevaluated.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of designating Center Street as a
one-way street (eastbound) between Third Avenue
and Del Mar Avenue -- continued
Additional Council discussion related to making the change without substantial
construction on the site; using paint and signs to redirect traffic until
permanent improvements are commenced at "F" and "G" Streets, and whether to con-
sider the change a "trial" until that time. Council agreed to postpone decision
until a full Council could vote.
a. RESOLUTION - Designating Center Street as a one-way street
(eastbound) between Third Avenue and Del Mar Avenue
The resolution approves the modification of Center Street between Third Avenue and
Del Mar Avenue to one-way eastbound in order to increase the parking supply downtown
from 68 to 72 spaces.
MSC (McCandliss/Hyde) to continue the hearing for one week; Councilman Scott
voted "no".
7. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of a request for waiver of undergrounding
for Bonita Haciendas Subdivision (City Engineer)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
City Engineer Lippitt reported that L&L Development, developers of Bonita Haciendas
Subdivision, have requested a waiver of the requirement to underground the existing
12KV overhead electrical lines lying within the subdivision boundary which falls
within an SDG&E easement. The easement also contains large high-voltage towers and
the wooden poles supporting both 69KV and the I2KV lines. The large transmission lines
and the 69KV line will remain indefinitely; therefore, undergroundiRg of the 12KV line
wilt have minimal aesthetic value compared to the estimated expense of $60,000.
The City Engineer displayed slides of the area commenting that the waiver of the
undergrounding would not endanger the health or safety of the area residents.
Council and staff discussed future ramifications of the deferral of undergrounding
requirements; the City Attorney commented that the effect would be to place the
City in the position of negotiating directly with individual property owners rather
than the developer in the event an undergrounding district were formed in the future.
Charles Lewscader, 1387 Hacienda Drive, E1Cajon, the developer, commented that
since the area falls within a large SDG&E easement, he hoped that Council would
grant the waiver.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared
closed.
MSUC (Hyde/Cox) that staff prepare a resolution granting a waiver of undergrounding
requirements for Bonita Haciendas Subdivision and return the resolution for Council
action.
8. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of change of zone for 290 "H" Street
and adjacent lots from R-3 to C-O -- continued from
the meeting of May 19, 1981 (Director of Planning)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor t~de opened the public hearing.
Director of Planning Peterson commenting on his staff report explained that the
request refers to rezoning of a .49 acre parcel at 290 "H" Street from R-5 to
C-O-P, in addition to rezoning two contiguous properties located on the west of
290 "H" Street to C-O. This item was continued from the May 19th meeting at the
request of the property owner and lessee. Anush Badii, lessee and co-signer of
the application for zoning change, cancelled his application by letter presented
to the Council on May 19, and subsequently withdrew his letter.
Responding to Council's query, Mr. Peterson stated that the problems between the
lessee and property owners which led to continuance of the hearing had not been
resolved. He recommended that Council initiate the zone change, regardless of
the disagreement between the individual parties, in order to achieve the proper
land use.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of change of zone for 290 "H" Street
and adjacent lots from R-3 to C-O-P--continued
a. ORDINANCE Rezoning .49 acre of 290 "H" Street from R-3 to C-O-P
and .32 acre adjacent to the west from R-3 to C-O
First Reading
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to continue the hearing for two weeks certain and direct
staff to notify the interested parties and request their input.
9. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration to increase certain rates for Mission
Cable Television (Cox Cable San Diego) -- continued
from the meeting of May 19, 1981 (Director of Finance)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
Cox Cable San Diego requested an increase in the basic subscriber rates from $9.60
to $10.50 per month effective July 1, 1981 on the basis of the CPI formula as
adopted by the County and City of San Diego. However, since Chula Vista has not
adopted the CPI method, at the meeting of May 19, 1981, Council directed staff to
obtain pertinent financial information to justify a rate increase and to continue
the hearing pending receipt of the requested data.
City Manager Cole advised that Mission Cable has requested an additional two-week
continuance in order to compile the requested information.
a. RESOLUTION Amending Resolution 10087 to increase rates for
Mission Cable Television, Inc. (Cox Cable San Diego)
The resolution amends Resolution 10087 to increase the basic subscriber rates for
Mission Cable Television, Inc. from $9.60 to $10.50 per month, effective July 1,1981.
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to continue the hearing for two weeks.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve and adopt the Consent Calendar.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 10475 Proclaiming June as Parks & Recreation Month
(Director of Parks & Recreation)
Director of Parks & Recreation Pfister reported that the month of June is being
recognized nationally as Parks and Recreation Month and accordingly recommended
that Council adopt a resolution approving special activities planned for recognition
of the month in Chula Vista.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 10476 Approving agreement to not protest the formation of
and improvement district for Roosevelt Street
widening (City Engineer)
The resolution approves the agreement which has been executed by the property
owners, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Franklin, to not oppose the formation of an
improvement district in the event such action is necessary for the 300 block of
Roosevelt Street. The agreement was a condition of approval of the Design Review
Committee of the Franklin's request to construct a 6-unit apartment house at 319
Roosevelt Street.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 10477 Approving an agreement to participate in a reimburse-
ment or other district for the construction of
Telegraph Canyon Road (City Engineer)
As a result of the conditional approval of Parcel Map 81-6, the owner is required
to sign an agreement to participate in a reimbursement district for the construction
of Telegraph Canyon Road. Since specifics of the reimbursement district have not
been finalized and to assure the owners participation, the agreement for participa-
tion was required.
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CONSENT CALENDAR -- continued
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10478 Accepting Grants of Easement for Golf Course
Purposes (City Attorney)
The resolution accepts easements which have been utilized by the City of Chula
Vista and its predecessor for a long period of time. There has never been any
recorded document as to the existence of the easements or their purpose.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10479 Accepting public improvements - Traffic Signal
Modifications at "L" Street/Industrial Boulevard
The City Engineer reported that Perry Electric has completed the traffic signal
modification work in accordance with the contract awarded by Resolution No. 10397
adopted February 17, 1981. The City Engineer has inspected the work and found it
to be in conformity with contract specifications.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
14a. RESOLUTION NO. 10480 Setting June 16, 1981 as the public hearing to
consider adoption of the FY1981/82 Budget
(City Manager)
The resolution establishes June 16, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. as the public hearing date
to consider adoption of the budget for FY 1981/82 which includes the proposed
use of $2,149,500 of General Revenue Sharing Funds.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the texts was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10481 Amending swimming pool f~e~s (Director of Parks
and Recreation)
The resolution amends Resolution No. 7557 establishing admission fees for the
municipal swimming pools, and authorizes minor adjustments to the present fee
schedule. Staff reported that inflationary increases in the cost of utilities,
chemicals and personnel justify the increase in rates. In addition, staff
recommended a return to calendar year time period, which coincides with the peak
swim season from March through November rather than fiscal year noting that sale
of season passes decreased considerably since the pass period was changed to a
fiscal year basis by Resolution No. 7557.
OFF£RED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT; the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and approved unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 10482 Approving Change Order No. 2, Daley Corporation,
Third Avenue, "G" to "K" Street (City Engineer)
The resolution approves Change Order No. 2 to the contract in the amount of
$3,000 and authorizes the City Engineer to execute the change order. Staff
reported that the contractor has uncovered abandoned concrete structures beneath
the existing pavement and that the contract does not presently provide for re-
moval of obstructions not shown on the plans. Therefore, staff recommends that
Council adopt a resolution permitting work defined pursuant to State Standard
Specifications as "Extra Work at Force Account" for removal of unforeseen ob-
structions throughout the entire project area.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS; the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 10483 Approving execution of an agreement with the San
Diego Local Development Corporation (Community
Development Director)
Community Development Desrochers submitted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with the San Diego Local Development Corporation for the
provision of economic development services to businesses located in or wishing
to locate in Chula Vista outside of the geographic limits of the Town Centre
Development Corporation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10483 Approving execution of an agreement with the San
Diego Local Development Corporation -- continued
Development services would include packaging Small Business Administration loans
and loan guarantees, and providing technical assistance. It was noted that
expenses of the Local Development Corporation may be reimbursed by charging fees
to businesses who use their services pursuant to SBA limitations. Mr. Desrochers
emphasized that since the availability of SBA financing may be an important
factor in retaining existing businesses and attracting new firms to Chula Vista,
it was recommended that Council approve and execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT; the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
18a. RESOLUTION NO. 10484 Approving the report of the City Engineer for
Town Centre No. 1 Street Lighting and Landscape
Maintenance District (City Engineer)
b. RESOLUTION NO. 10485 Of intention to order maintenance of landscaping
and lighting within the Chula Vista Town Centre
No. 1 Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance
District
City Engineer Lippitt summarized his staff report and explained that the
resolutions approve the report for the Street Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance
District prepared as directed by Resolution No. 10466 and establish June 16 as the
public hearing date to consider assessments for the second phase of the district.
He noted that the assessments as presented will generate approximately $15,100
during the next fiscal year which will cover the cost for the maintenance land-
scaping and a portion of the street lighting costs, and will also repay the City
and Redevelopment Agency a portion of the funds borrowed to help establish and
maintain the district prior to its establishment.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN COX; the reading of the texts was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
19. RESOLUTION Approving tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista
Tract 81-7, Pepper Tree Estates -- conD{nucd ~rom
the m~egi~ of ~aF ~G, 1~$J (Director of Planning)
Reviewing his written report, Director of Planning Peterson commented that the
developer submitted a revised map for Chula Vista Tract 81-7, as directed by
Council on May 19, 1981, and that the map has been modified by: (a) reducing the
number of lots from 15 to 14; (b) widening the easterly side of Jacaranda Drive
to accommodate parking; (c) requiring that lots 14 and 15 be served by a hammer-
head or circular driveway.
The revised map was received and distributed to Council at the May 26th Council
meeting and, because neither staff nor Council had time to properly review the
map, the item was continued to June 2.
Staff recommended that Council adopt the resolution approving the tentative map
and modifying the Planning Commission's resolution in accordance with Council's
action at the May 19th meeting.
Mayor Hyde requested that Mr. Peterson address the comments regarding frontage
required by existing CC~R's raised by Mr. Lassman under Oral Communications.
Staff stated that 5 of the 14 lots have less than 100 feet of frontage, with the
smallest being lot 6 with 45 feet of frontage on the end of a cut-de-sac. He
continued that Lot 7 has 60 feet and three lots have approximately 80 feet of
frontage.
There was discussion concerning involvement by the City in enforcement of
existing CC&R's and the City Attorney recommended that the developer be present
to participate in any additional discussion related to existing CC&R's.
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19. RESOLUTION NO. Approving tentative subdivision map for Chula Vista
Tract 81-7, Pepper Tree Estates -- continued
Councilman Scott commented on the use of parking bays to meet the condition re-
quiring parking on the east side of Jacaranda Drive. He favored parking all along
the street, adding that parking bays were primarily urban as opposed to rural
concept.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) that parking conditions be met by providing parking spaces
all along the east side Of Jacaranda Drive and not by use of parking bays.
Additional discussion related to deferral of sidewalk installation required as a
condition of tentative map approval on the south side of Cook Court. Staff noted
that the requirement was included because pedestrian flow is expected to increase.
It was clarified that deferral of the installation would not delete the developer's
option to install sidewalks at any present or future time.
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to defer the requirement to install sidewalks on the south
side of Cook Court.
Responding to Council's concern, the City Attorney commented on the legality of
reopening the public hearing in view of the revisions made to the tentative map.
He advised that in his opinion decisions have not been made that materially al-
ter subdivision design specifically regarding the matters discussed at the public
hearing or any other elements that were not fully explored.
MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to hold the matter over for one week and ask the developer and/or
his attorney to be present to respond to the information alleged that the new
tentative map does not conform to the CC&R's existing on the project, and advise
the Council of their position with regard to that finding.
20. ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 8.12 of the Municipal Code
relating to Food Handler Training Requirements
(Continued from the meeting of April 21, 1981)
First Reading (Assistant City Manager)
Assistant City Manager Asmus reviewed the background of Council action concerning
referral of the ordinance of the Chamber of Commerce for review and recommendation
by members of the Chamber who would be affected by the new training requirements.
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors subsequently referred the ordinance to
its Legislative Action Committee for a report and recommendation within six months,
and requests that the Council not adopt the ordinance at this time.
Gary Stephany, Acting Chief, Division of Sanitation, Department of Health Services,
County of San Diego, spoke in favor of the ordinance and, referring to earlier
staff comments, confirmed that in addition to Chula Vista, Vista and Del Mar have
not adopted the ordinance. He stated that the County feels the ordinance is
necessary to protect the public health and welfare, and responding to comments
from Councilwoman McCandliss, that delicatessens and bakeries are included in the
ordinance.
Council discussed the request of the Chamber of Commerce for a 6-month continuance
for additional time to study the ordinance and its possible impact on food
handling establishments.
Assistant City Manager Asmus commented that staff initially had misgivings about
the ordinance, but recommends adoption to provide uniformity with the County of
San Diego.
MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to continue this matter for a period of four months and
direct staff to request that the Chamber of Commerce transmit their recommendation
within that time.
21. ORDINANCE Adding a new title 20 to the Chula Vista Municipal
Code entitled "Energy Conservation"{Co~nu~d from
the meeting of May 12, 1981)
First Reading ~Director of Building and Housing)
Director of Building and Housing Grady referred to Council's previous consideration
of this item at the May 12th Council meeting in which Council continued the item for
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21. ORDINANCE Adding a new title 20 to the Chula Vista Municipal
Code entitled "Energy Conservation -- continued
one week and again to the May 26th meeting for first reading.
Alan Rings, Executive Director, Plumbing and Piping Industry Council, 8361Vickers
Street, San Diego, spoke in favor of alternative solar heating systems, but opposed
mandatory solar because it would add to the excessively high cost of new housing.
Mr. Rings responded to Council questions regarding increased efficiency of the
systems now utilized as technology improves and the inability of all systems to use
the same plumbing if new homes were pre-plumbed ~or solar.
Dick Brown, representing the Gersten Company, addressed the current high cost
of housing and opposed the ordinance because it would add to the cost o£ new
housing. He stated his disagreement with the figures compiled with SANDAG
and commented on the cost comparisons of solar to electricity and gas. Mr. Brown
recommended that alternative plumbing be required for conversion to gas service
for water heaters to achieve savings over electric-solar systems for water heaters.
Also speaking in opposition to the ordinance were Kim John Kilkenny, representing
the Construction Industry Federation, 438 Camino del Rio South, and Bruce Dunn,
representing the San Diego Pool Contractors Association. Mr. Kilkenny distributed
a letter communicating the opposition of the Federation and recommending alterna-
tive solutions.
Director of Building and Housing Grady requested that Steve Sax of SANDAG
respond to questions concerning data used in drafting the model ordinance.
Mr. Grady commented on meetings which have taken place involving staff, the City
Attorney and parties representing various interest groups. He remarked that
revisions were made to the ordinance which include permitting use o£ passive systems
for swimming pools and that the revisions were communicated to members o£ the
State Swimming Pool Association. Mr. Grady explained that the ordinance must be
submitted for approval of the State Energy Commission after local adoption.
Council questioned whether the cost of solar would be included in the assessed
value of the home; the City Attorney responded that that would not be included,
except in case of a resale of a home.
Steve Sax, representing San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), commented
that he worked with staff in developing the ordinance to encourage conservation
of fossil fuels. He responded to questions raised by Council and staff
relating to tax credits and the possibility o£ the developer passing through
a tax credit or cash rebate to potential buyers. Mr. Sax further commented on
the theoretical savings in natural gas expenses to offset the additional monthly
payment for solar, but noted that lenders are not currently recognizing that
consideration in qualifying buyers.
Council recessed at 9:00 and reconvened at 9:10 P.M.
MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to continue this matter for two months and direct staff to
schedule a Council Conference and during that time staff continue their
contact with interested parties, including those who have addressed Council,
to work toward further clarification and refinement of the issues, including
tax credits, and to present a firm recommendation to Council.
22. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) for a Closed Door Session to discuss possible litigation
and employee negotiations.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
23. Report on request to cul-de-sac Telegraph Canyon Road east of Hilltop Drive
(City Engineer)
City Engineer Lippitt presented a report prepared subsequent to a petition sub-
mitted by J. Randall Miller, 48 Telegraph Canyon Road, to close Telegraph Canyon
Road to through traffic between Hilltop Drive and Camino Entrada. Both staff and
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23. Report on request to cul-de-sac Telegraph Canyon Road -- continued
the Safety Commissionagre~dthat the street should not be closed to through
traffic at this time. The Safety Commission also reiterated its previous recomm-
enda~on to complete the improvements on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road
east of Hilltop Drive.
Mr. Donald O'Brien, 962 Granger Street, San Diego, owner of property which traverses
Telegraph Canyon Road, reiterated his request to settle the boundary question
concerning the City's right of way so that he can proceed to build a home on
the site. City Attorney responded that,the City claims a prescriptive right to
use the right-of-way.
Mayor tfyde explained that this matter is not related to the item under considera-
tion and recommended that Mr. O'Brien contact the City Engineer and City Attorney
t~ resolve his questions.
City Engineer Lippitt commented that specific action to dedicate the property to
the City has not been taken.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept staff reco~nendation to not close off Telegraph
Canyon Road between Hilltop Drive and Camino Entrada.
24. Report on amendment to agreement between San Diego Transit Corporation (SDTC)
and the South Coast Organization Operating Transit (SCOOT) for Telephone
Information Service for FY 1981-82 (Development Services Administrator)
Traffic Coordinator Gustafson reported that the SCOOT Board entered an agreement
with SDTC for telephone information service and has submitted an amendment
to continue this service for FY 1981-82 for an estimated cost of $6,213, re-
presenting an increase of $1,749 over the current cost of $4,464. The cost
increase is attributable to the increased number of calls for SCOOT and the ad-
dition of three more employees to handle calls more efficiently.
Mr. Gustafson commented that $5,400 has been budgeted in the SCOOT account,
but that the contractual cost is actually $6,225. He, therefore, requested
that Council recommend to the SCOOT board that account 5221 be increased by
$825 when the SCOOT Board considers its budget on June 24.
MSUC (Cox/~{cCandliss) to accept staff's recommendation and approve ah additional
$825 to be included in the SCOOT Budget for account 5221.
25. Report on on-street guest parking allowance for multiple family developments
(Director of Planning)
Director of Planning Peterson submitted a report as follow up to a letter
dated December, 1980, from Mr. Jerry Valk addressed to Council stating that
the provision of the Code which allows half of the required guest parking spaces
for multiple family developments to be located on the public street is inappropriate.
This item was continued for one week, pursuant to Mr. Valk's request under item 3b.
26. Report on Recreation Activity Fees (Director of Parks and Recreation)
Director of Parks and Recreation Pfister reported that increased direct costs
justify an amendment to increase the fee schedule approved by Council in July
1978 for several recreation program classes. The increased fees will assure that
all direct staff costs and a 25% administrative overhead charge will continue
to be met, and will produce offsetting revenue of approximately $8,000.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to accept staff report and approve the proposed recreation
activity fee schedule.
27. Report: Operation Rooftop, A Housing Program (Community Development Director)
Staff reported that the Housing Commission of the City of San Diego has applied
its OperationRooftop program to one project, Olivewood Gardens, to provide 61
units of subsidized housing to low-income elderly. The report summarized the
organizational steps involved in incorporating and capitalizing the development
entity known as Housing Opportunities, Inc. It was noted that a program such as
Operation Rooftop could be used by the City of Chula Vista, but would require that
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27. Report: Operation Rooftop -- continued
the various financing components minimize the local subsidy required while
maximizing the program benefit derived.
Mayor Hyde recommended inclusion of the information contained in the report
in the next Council Conference scheduled regarding provision of low cost housing~
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report.
28. Report on revised service frequency on San Diego Transit Route 32 (Development
Services Administrator)
DSA Robens submitted a report regarding San Diego Transit Corporation's (SDTC)
FY 1981-82 service agreement with Chula Vista which proposes to provide transit
service through the City with Routes 29, 32 and 100 until the Trolley begins
operation on July 26th. The cost of this service, which is subject to adjustment
later in the year, is approximately $93,470, a 158% increase over FY 1980-81,
primarily attributed to increased costs relative to Route 32. In order to ul-
timately achieve a cost reduction, staff has requested San Diego Transit to submit
for Council review a service agreement based on reduced headways on Route 32
from 15 to 30 minutes beginning July 26, and reduced passenger loads since a
reduction in service frequency will reduce Chula Vista's cost to SDTC by approxi-
mately $24,000.
Council comments related to the negligible benefit to Chula V~sta residents
of Route 32 after t~e start of Trolley operations. Staff explained that
consideration has been given to Chula Vista operating Route 32 rather than SD~C.
Consequently, it was staff's dete~ination to reevaluate transit service on that
route after the start of Trolley service on July 26. Mro Gustafson noted that
extra buses and additional time would be needed to set up procedures; however,
it would boost the City's recovery ratio~ as well as save operating costs.
MSUC (Cox/Hyde) to accept the report, and direct staff to come back to Council
by September 1st with alternatives to operation of Route 32 by SDTC.
29. MAYOr'S REPORT
Mayor Hyde reported that the Chamber of Commerce has requested waiver of fees
to use Rohr Manor for a Board of Directors meeting on June 16, 1981, and that
Council is invited to attend the luncheon meeting and participate in discussions
of the goals and objectives of the Chamber in conjunction with the City.
City Manager Cole recommended waiver of the fee considering the special nature
of the meeting and the fact that the meeting includes Councilmembers.
MSUC (Cox/Hyde) to accept the City Manager's recommendation to waive fees For
the Chamber of Commerce use of Rohr Manor o~ June 16, 1981.
30. COUNCIL CO~ENTS
Councilwoman MeCandliss questioned the number of du~]izations of staff reports
included in Council packets on items which have been continued from previous
meetings, and stressed wastefulness of duplicating reports which have not been
changed in any way ~rom previous meetings. Staff w~s accordingly advised to
monitor photocopying of staff reports more closely.
b. Councilman Cox commented on ~ proposal of Bay General Hospital to offer a cardiac
screening and prevention program in the City of Chula Vista. He requested that
the item be referred to staff for report on whether participation would be ~easible~
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer the proposal to staff for report and recommendation.
31. CLOSED DOOR SESSION
Council recessed to.C[osed Door Session at 9:50 P.M. The City Clerk was
excused and the City Manager reported that the session ended at 10:10 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:10 P.M. to the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 1981, 7p.m.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, City Clerk
L>liz~feth W. Tofiti, Deputy City Clerk